What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Superintendent position at Govig & Associates?
Incredible opportunity to join one of the nation's largest construction ESOPs! As a General Superintendent, you will provide strategic field leadership across complex, multi-phase concrete projects for a $1B, technology-driven company redefining employee ownership.
If you excel at leading large teams, coordinating mega-projects, and developing future superintendents, this is your chance to make a significant impact with a market leader!
Govig – Your #1 full-service recruiting firm, your access to the best opportunities available, is seeking a GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT for the largest commercial subcontractor in the Southwest based in Phoenix.
About the company. Founded in 1984, our client is a specialized contractor with operations across 7 western states known for quality workmanship, exceptional performance, and unparalleled client satisfaction. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, our client has built their reputation over several decades on providing outstanding solutions and the highest quality work on every project.
About the position. The General Superintendent is the senior field leader responsible for program-level execution, coordination, and leadership across all phases of work. This role provides multi–phase level field leadership, ensuring safety, quality, and predictable execution through Senior Superintendents, Superintendents and project team.
The General Superintendent does not manage daily crew activities. Instead, the role focuses on systems, foresight, coordination, and leadership development, serving as the primary field interface with the General Contractor and aligning manpower, logistics, schedule, safety, and quality across the program. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Partner with operations team to develop and execute large scale project strategies aligned with Company’s business objectives.
- Serve as the primary field point of contact with the General Contractor’s General Superintendents and field leadership.
- Provide leadership and oversight for all field operations through Senior Superintendents and Superintendents
- Partner with the Safety Director to align, enforce, and continuously improve site-wide safety expectations.
- Partner with the Quality Director to establish, reinforce, and sustain quality standards across all phases.
- Provide oversight of phase-level schedules and validate sequencing and milestone logic
- Lead program-level site logistics and multi-trade coordination
- Lead phase-level manpower strategy, forecasting and deployment.
- Own the development, readiness, and performance of Senior Superintendents and Superintendents.
- Integrate specialty groups (Flatwork, Patch, etc.) into overall phase execution plans.
- Capture lessons learned and embed improvements into future phases and programs.
- Embody the Core Principles of We: Protect, Empower, Have Grit, Care and Have Humility.
What you need. To be a hero in this organization, the General Superintendent will have:
- 15 years of experience leading large, complex construction projects (Mega-project or mission critical)
- Demonstrated General Contractor–level field leadership mindset
- Proven ability to lead multiple phases, large teams, and complex site logistics simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of structural concrete execution, safety, and quality systems
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills